Elementary School Teacher (K-2, exact grade TBD) Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD 166 Halstead Avenue Sloan , NY 14212 Certified - Teaching - Elementary Teacher {ELEM} Job Number 3300052181 Start Date Open Date 06/06/2025 Closing Date 06/19/2025 Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting. Elementary School Teacher(K-2, exact grade TBD) Location: Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (Prek-2, exact grade level TBD) Salary/Pay Scale: $43,953 - $54,207 commensurate with experience (with an additional $2,200 for a Master's Degree as per the TAC contract) Position Summary/Purpose: In the Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD, the faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a positive student-centered learning environment that recognizes all students' unique needs and talents by combining character education with a curriculum based on critical thinking. The emphasis is on teaching the whole child to create lifelong learners who are best prepared for college, careers, and beyond. RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS: + Create and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that align with Next Generation Learning Standards and the school's curriculum framework, including Heggerty and Phonics to Reading by Wiley Blevins + Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes respect and positive interactions + Familiarity with the Science of Reading and knowledge of phonics and phonological awareness + Assess students' development and learning progress regularly and maintain accurate records of observations and evaluations + Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including parents, teachers, students, and administration + Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with special needs or English as a second language + Possess strong classroom management skills and be familiar with Restorative Practices + Demonstrate the ability to build meaningful relationships with students and among students to promote learning + Set high expectations for learners and support them in reaching their goals + Willingness to learn and grow as a professional and participate in professional learning + Perform other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications: + NYS Certification in Elementary Education is required + Experience as a primary classroom teacher preferred Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 43953.00 Salary: To 54207.00 Salary Competitive Y Start Date 09/01/2025 Additional Job Information Application Deadline - June 19,2025 Anticipated Start Date- September 1,2025 The Cheektowaga-Sloan UFSD is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity or the status of being transgender), sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic-violence-victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws. Contact Person's Name Mrs. Andrea L. Galenski Contact Person's Title Superintendent of Schools